The bill amends the Second Amendment Protection Act by introducing new provisions that create civil penalties for governmental entities that violate specific regulations regarding the enforcement of federal laws related to firearms, accessories, and ammunition. It establishes that a governmental entity can be held liable for damages resulting from violations of the law, and it introduces a civil penalty of $50,000 for each violation. Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions and exceptions, including the conditions under which public officers may provide assistance to federal authorities without violating the act.

Key amendments include the expansion of the definition of "this act" to include the newly created section 1-39-124, and the modification of existing language to specify that state and local entities are prohibited from using state or federal funds to enforce federal regulations concerning firearms. The bill also outlines specific circumstances under which individuals may provide material aid to federal officers without violating the act, and it defines "law abiding citizen" and "material aid" for clarity. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-39-103, 1-39-104, 9-14-203